Provincial.

The Treusurer then said he believed they would answer the object he had in view . Bro . Engelmann , P . M ., had in view last lodge meeting in " proposing the publication of the balance sheet , " he had gone back six years to show the commencement of their present system . During the last five , it had been his privilege to be their treasurer . The gradual and the regular increase of capital aud votes to the Masonic Institution ( in connection with the lodge ) and local charitieshad often met with

, their approval , but he must remind them that they could not have been commenced earlier than 1857 , as nearly the whole available funds of the lodge were required for the furnishing their lodge , which now was one of the neatest and most commodious lodges in the | province . The great object of their present system was to make provision for any member , his wife , or children , who might from unforseen misfortune or calamity , be reduced in circumstances ;

if , happily , that could be done , the lodge would then be financially independent of the Grand Lodge of England and Provincial Grand Lodge of West Yorkshire . Bro . Engelmann , P . M . withdrew his notion , viz ., "that the balance shpet he published , " and moved 'that tables No . 1 and 2 be published , and a copy thereof be sent to each member , " seconded and carried . The lodge , after disposing of a few minor matters , was closed with solemn prayer . The

brethren adjourned to the refreshment-room , where , during supper and the short time they remained afterwards , the general theme of conversation was how they could best aid the many local charities to which the lodge does not as yet subscribe ,

SURREY . REIGATE . —Surrey Lodge ( No . 603 ) . —The usual meeting of this lodge was held at the Swan Inn , on the 20 th , inst . Among the visitors present were Bros . A . Dobie , Prov . G . M . Surrey ; Potten , Prov . G . D ., and Bro . Kearsly . The lodge having been opened by Bro . Holmes , W . M ., the minutes , including the election of W . M . were read and confirmed . Mr . John Wood , of Bawhead and Mr .

Wm . Thomas Sargant , of Red-hill , who had been duly proposed and elected , were initiated into the first degree in Masonry , by Bro . Holman , the retiring W . M . The lodge was then opened iu the second , and subsequently in the third degrees . Bro . Evans , P . M ., Prov . G . S . B ., having taken the chair , duly obligated and installed Bro . G . Morrison , as W . M . for the ensuing year , who afterwards appointed and invested the following brethren as his officers : —Bros . Lees , S . W . ; Carruthers , J . W . ; Smith , S . D . ; Lainson , J . D . ; . Hart ,

Secretary ; J . Martin , Treasurer ; Rogers , I . G . ; S . Harris , O . G . ; Cawley , and Goodhart , Stewards . The thanks of the lodge were accorded to the Prov . G . M . for the honour conferred on the Surrey Lodge by his presence . Bro . Totter , Prov . G . D ., kindly presented a very beautifully carved alms basin , for which the thanks of the lodge were returned . The lodge having been closed , the brethren adjourned to the banquet , where the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and duly honoured . Bro . Morrison ,

W . M ., having expressed the great pleasure the brethren of the Suirby Lodge , felt in having the B .. W . Prov . G . M . among them , proposed his health , which was received with Masonic honours . The R . W . Bro . Dobie , Prov . Gr . M ., in responding , said it afforded him mnch gratification to be present in the Snrrey Lodge , and complimented the W . M . and officers , for the excellence of their working , which , he was pleased to add , was equal to any in the province . A pleasant evening was passed , until the Tyler's toast gave the signa for departure .

Masonic Festivities.

MASONIC FESTIVITIES .

BRISTOL . MASONIC MEETING- AT GLASTONB- CFEY . During the summer months Bristol goes out of town . Sometimes , broken up in little fragments , the social mass mingles itself with the rustic population far away from the din and turmoil of the old city , and there awaits the approach of autumn , or else it seeks the cool breezes that come direct from the domain of Thetis

in the many charming watering places that are to be found on the South Western coast . Anon , that part of the population , whom the cares of business forbid the pleasure of a lengthened absence from the bustle of town life , catch a glimpse , faint though it be , of the beauties of nature , and invigorate their bodies by " studies on hills and on downs , " by mean of the numerous ephemeral excursions that the lines running into our terminus are continually afoot

setting at this season of the year . One , not the least pleasing of these trips , was made yesterday to tbe ancient town of Glastonbury , on the occasion of the aniversary of the Pilgrim's Lodge of the Craft of Freemasons , which was established some"two years since in that place There seems a congenial association between the legendary customs and practices of Freemasonry and the quaint little spot before named ; for in the history of both

there is so much of the traditional , that those who attempt to repair to the fountain head , and glean satisfactory information respecting the origin of the occult rites performed by Masons , or as to the founders of the monastic structures whose ruins are in aud about Glastonbury , will become so entangled in tbe grotesque relations of the chroniclers , that to penetrate the labyrinth will be impossible . The mystery , however , which is inseparable from Masonryisto a great extentits charm ; and the cunningly

, , , devised fables respecting the association of Joseph of Arimathea with the Glastonbury thorn give a spice of romance to the town , of which no sentimentalist would desire to divest it . As soon as the brethren from our city arrived at Glastonbury , yesterday , they at once proceeded to the George Inn , where in ; former times stood a hospitium for pilgrims , and where at present the Pilgrim ' s Lodge holds its meetings . Here they ( our masonic

wayfarers we refer to ) were met by Bro . Dr . Pope , who has for the last two years maintained with great efficiency the digniyt and duties of W . M ., as well as by some of the brethren of the place . The worthy W . M . at once made known to his Bristol fraternity that a cold collation would shortly be ready for them at his residence ; and , acting upon this intelligence , they soon after set off in the direction indicated , the brethren from our locality having

lively reccollections of a most sumptous entertainment that had been served up to them by Dr . Pope on the occasion of the last anniversary of this lodge . Then luncheon had been laid out in the house ; but an agreeable alteration was effected this time , by a temporary erection being put up in the grounds at the rear of his mansion . Imbued with a love for the craft of which he is so efficient a supporter , Dr . Pope had all the arrangements completed in a stle truly masonic . The inclosure in which he entertained

y his guests was quite a leafy bower ; for while at the entrances evergreens and flowers twined and intertwined in luxuriance , the wall at the back was entirely covered with ivy , so glossy and verdant that it at first appearance seemed as though arranged especially for the ocasion . The worthy doctor , however , on hearing the praise bestowed upon this specimen of nature's tapestry ,

assured them he had taken advautage of its rich growth to prepare a place in which they might partake of a refection , instead of fastening the ivy to the wall in lieu of paper hangings . Notwithstanding this , a few of the brethren appeared rather sceptical , and fancied the beauteous leaves were artifical , until having had digital evidence to the contrary , one of them , exelaimed it was in truth " no mock flock . " At one end of the building were the emblematic square and compasses wrought in laurel leaves , under which floated

a Prussian flag . The roof was composed of flags of different nations , while small banners peeped out from the entrances , and served as a capital set off to the foliage . A square and compasses composed of laurel graced the further end of the interior , in the midst of which was a neatly worked motto , bearing the cheery greeting , "Brethren , glad to see you . " The square and compasses were again present in the centre , hanging from the roof , and composed of choice flowerswhose variegated hues gratified the eye no less than their

, scents delighted the olfactory organs . The table was garnished with such a profusion of dainties as would have gladdened tbe veriest epicure . Description fails in attempting to recount them . In fact , like everything else of a similar nature , they should be not only seen but tasted , to he appreciated ; and if it be true that the fruit of the pudding is in the eating , a satisfactory demonstration of the excellence of Dr . Pope ' s viands was furnished by the manner in which thay were done justice to by the fifty Masonic stomachs

present . Some members of the Somerset Central Band were in attendance , and played a capital selection of popular music during the time that the collation was partaken of , delighting all by the precision with which they executed a varied programme , and also by the charming effect produced by the artistic modulation of sound . After pledging his guests in many a glass of " cold tankard , " their worthy entertainer next accompanied them to the George Inn , where they were joined by the brethren of the Pilgrim's Lodge .

Now took place the installation of Bro . Thomas Harris Roach , as W . M . for the ensuing year . The following officers were likewise elected-. —J . Cornwall , S . W . ; T . Austin , J . W . ; T . Sampson , J . D . ; J . W . Burgesss , S . D . ; W . D . Snook , Treas . ; C . Pope , Sec . ; J . H . Toomer , Org . ; G . Kirhy , I . G . ; J . G . J . Bullard Baily , Tyler . The visitors present were Henry Sbute , Prov . G . M ., Bristol ; J . Randolph , Past D . Prov . G . M ., Somerset ; W . A . F . Powell , D . Prov . G . M ., Bristol ; James Willway , Prov . G . S . W ., Bristol ; C .

H . Low , P . M . 221 , Prov . G . D . C . ; Jas . A . Randall , 886 , Prov . G . S . W . ; Robert Fendick , P . M . 120 , P . Prov . J . G . D . ; W . M . Mackreth , P . M . 221 , Prov . G . S . B . ; T . Bell , W . M . 408 , Prov . S . W . ; Samuel Short W . M . 120 ; AV . Barge , W . M . 221 ; F . G . Lamotte , W . M . 986 ; W . A . Scott , P . M . 886 ; Alfred Hawkins , I . G . 886 ; H . W . Randolph ; W . Smith , P . M . 61 ; J . Alexander , 412 ; Rev . R . Y . F . Thomas , W . M . 1116 , Prov . G . C . ; J . Ayre , J . 234 ; F . N . Watkins 81 ; A . T . Pyne , 460 , Prov . G . S . W ., Bristol ; Benjamin , Maggs , 886 , S . G . L . ; John Linter , P . M . 408 ; T . G . O'Reilly 961 ;